4Y Series UYA 4Y Ultra-microbalances MYA 4Y Microbalances MYB 4Y Microbalances MYA 4Y.P Microbalances MYA 4Y.F Microbalances XA 4Y Analytical balances XA 4Y.A Analytical balances XA 4Y.F Analytical balances USER MANUAL IMMU-01-15-06-17-EN www.radwag.com...
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If you are reading this, it means that you are bound to achieve success. You have purchased a device that was designed and manufactured to give you years of service. Congratulations and thank you for selecting RADWAG product. JUNE 2017...
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19.4. Supplementary Settings for Percent Weighing Mode ......... 66 20. Density ...................... 66 20.1. Density Determination Kit ..............67 20.2. Installation Procedure: ................67 20.3. Solids Density Determination ..............68 20.4. Determining Density of Liquids ............... 68 20.5. Air Density ..................69 20.6.
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27.2. Means of Operation ................104 28. Prepackaged Goods Controls ..............105 28.1. Prepacked Goods Control Mode Start-Up ..........105 28.2. Control Settings ..................106 28.3. PGC Mode Local Settings ..............106 28.4. Editing Product for Control ..............107 28.5. Control Start Procedure ................108 28.6. Abort Control Procedure ...............109 28.7.
EX zones. 1.5. WARRANTY CONDITIONS A. RADWAG feels obliged to repair or exchange all elements that appear to be faulty by production or by construction, B. Defining defects of unclear origin and means of their elimination can only be realized with assistance of manufacturer and user representatives, C.
2. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE 2.1. DELIVERY CHECKLIST Upon delivery it is necessary to check the package and the device, make sure that your package bears no signs of damage. If it does contact the manufacturer’s representative. 2.2. PACKAGE Keep all package elements should your balance be transported in the future. Remember that only original packaging can be used for shipping purposes.
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CAUTION: Make sure there is no protective sticker 1 while carrying measurement (see the above diagram). Install components following the above diagram depending on balance’s type. A – standard (UYA and MYA) B – MYA 0.8/3.4Y microbalances 2. Anti-draft chamber Balances are equipped with standard weighing pan (A) and weighing pan for filters.
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MYB 4Y Microbalances Take all the components from the packaging. Install the anti-draft chamber (1) and screw it to the base using bolt (2). Install: Draft shield (3) Weighing pan (4) Glass lid (5) A – balance with d=0.01mg interval B –...
XA 4Y.F Install all standard components: • bottom insert (4) • bottom ring (3) • standard weighing pan (1) • anti-draft chamber (2) Install supplementary equipment. Connect the balance to the mains (use the power adapter provided by the manufacturer) Before weighing filters remove the anti-draft chamber (2), the standard weighing pan (1) and the bottom ring (3).
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Rinsing is a necessary cleaning process stage allowing to remove remaining soap, detergents and other cleansers from the panes prior their reinstallation. Avoid drying the panes either using paper towel or forced air circulation since some fibres, grains or contamination of other type could permeate into the panes thus causing weighing errors. One shall not use driers when drying measuring glass tools.
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XA 4Y.A series – order of actions: Undo and remove top pane protection, next slide the pane out of a guide bar. Remove the left and the right side pane. Before removing the panes completely pull protection, see the picture on the left. The side panes are not interchangeable therefore it must be remembered which is left, which is right.
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XA 4Y series – order of actions: Undo remove pane protection, next slide the pane out of a guide bar. Remove the back pane. Remove side panes. Side panes shall not be swapped therefore necessary remember which one is right, and which one is left in order to install them back properly.
Thus prepared anti-draft chamber and panes can be properly cleaned. All the operations have to be done carefully. Pay special attention to the spot where the weighing pan is installed: dirt and other small elements might enter the balance construction through this opening, which might negatively influence the balance parameters.
Wireless connection between a terminal and a weighing module positively influences weighing process making it more comfortable and safer. 3. Elimination of unfavourable influence factors Due to wireless connection the weighing module may be completely separated from the operator by being placed in an anti-draft chamber. This makes weighing of contaminated and toxic substances possible without putting one’s health and life to risk.
Within a few seconds the OS Windows and RADWAG software start loading, it is signaled by flickering red diode ON/LOAD. 3. On completing the startup procedure, the main window of the balance software is displayed.
6. SOFTWARE STRUCTURE The main menu has been divided into function groups. Each group comprises parameters grouped by their reference. For detailed description of each menu group read later sections of this user manual. List of groups - Parameters Balance’s main menu is accessed by pressing SETUP function key or button located in the bottom tool bar of balance’s display.
7. WEIGHING MODE HOME SCREEN The main window of balance software can be divided into 4 sections: • Top section displaying data on active working mode, logged operator, date, time, active connection to a computer and current level status of a balance. •...
8. LOGGING Full access to user parameters and to editing databases requires logging as an operator with <Administrator> permissions level. Carry out logging procedure on each switching on of the balance. First Log In operation - procedure: 1. Run home screen and press <Log in> button, operators database window opens with list of available users and <...
Press to search for a particular record in a database by name. Press to search for a particular record in a database by code. Press to print out a particular record from a database. Press to clear the editing field. Press to enable / disable an on-screen keyboard.
Procedure: 1. Enter <Adjustment> submenu, next select “ External adjustment” parameter. 2. “Remove weight” prompt is displayed. 3. Take the weight off the weighing pan and press button. Whereas balance determines start mass, “Start mass determination” message is displayed. 4. Upon completed start mass determination procedure “Put weight …” prompt is displayed along with particular mass standard value.
• using displayed menu, select appropriate time interval (given in hours) which is a time gap elapsing from the last carried out internal automatic adjustment until activation of the following automatic internal adjustment. CAUTION! Parameter settings can be modified only for balances that are not a subject to conformity assessment (verification).
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In order to add a new position, click button, wait for a window with data on planned balance adjustment to open. Select task: automatic adjustment (internal) or external calibration. For automatic adjustment option, enter data on the adjustment and its schedule. For external calibration option, enter data on the calibration, mass standard used for the calibration performance and its schedule.
10.8. REPORT PRINTOUT Parameter < Report printout > determines whether or not a report on automatic internal adjustment is to be automatically printed on its completion. In order to set automatic report printout on adjustment completion go to parameter: < Report printout >...
extension *.tdb is saved on a USB flash drive connected to the USB port. The file can be edited using Excel spreadsheet or a text editor. 11. USERS “Users” menu contains list of operators, who are authorized to operate the instrument. The following data can be defined for each balance user: ...
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2. Select < Anonymous user> parameter. 3. Set appropriate access level for the anonymous user. Available access levels for an anonymous user: Guest, User, Advanced User, Administrator. CAUTION! Selecting <Guest> access level for not logged in user prevents him/her from modifying any balance settings. Date and time Default settings enable a user logged as the Administrator to modify date and time settings.
1. Enter < Access level> menu. 2. Select < Movies> parameter, select one of available parameters: Guest, User, Advanced User, Administrator. CAUTION! Selecting <Guest> access level provides free access to movies settings (no need to log in). Auto logout Auto logout parameter has been designed to trigger logout operation when the balance stays inactive for specified time interval given in minutes.
1. Enter main menu, to do it press Setup key. 2. Enter < Profiles> submenu. 3. Press and hold profile that is to be copied. 4. Menu referring to a profile record is displayed. 5. Select <Copy> parameter. 6. A new <Copy name> profile is created, all new profile setting and base profile settings are likewise.
13.2.1. Settings Name On entering this option, the display opens a message box with keyboard. Insert name of a profile and press key to confirm. The name is assigned to the profile. Default working mode On entering this option you can select a specific working mode, which is set as default in a profile.
Value release The parameter has been designed to determine when the stability marker is to be displayed. There are three different settings for value release parameter: • fast • fast + reliable /recommended/ • reliable CAUTION! Both parameters, filter and value release, determine how long it takes to obtain stable result.
A custom measuring unit features: • A multiplier • A name (3 characters) Upon completed operation of designing a custom unit its name is added to the list of accessible measuring units. Units menu additionally enables entering the value of gravitational acceleration force for balance’s place of use.
Differential Weighing Statistical Quality Control Means of operation: analysis of mass sample Working mode is intended to carrying out change over time. different types of product packing processes and aimed at monitoring and / or controlling the packing process. It enables detecting excess or lack of product quantity in a packaging.
14.2. PARAMETERS RELATED TO A WORKING MODE Each working mode has programmable parameters determining its functioning. Procedure for entering the parameters: 1. Press grey workspace area 2. Wait to see the following menu: − <Settings> - additional options − <Keys> - defining quick access keys −...
CAUTION! Using LEFT MOTION or RIGHT MOTION, it is necessary to remember that <Proximity sensors delay> parameter must be set to value 500 ms! To each of the motions you can assign one of the available options: [None; Profile; Adjustment; Zeroing;...
14.5. PRINTOUTS Printouts menu comprises two separate sections: • standard printouts, • non-standard printouts. Standard printout Standard printout comprises three internal sections featuring different variables. For each variable set option YES to include it in a standard printout. If option NO is selected, then the variable is disabled, i.e.
• Current result – currently displayed measuring unit • Supplementary unit – supplementary measuring unit • Mass – main measuring unit (adjustment unit) Non-standard printout Non-standard printout may contain: TEXTS and VARIABLES (which are acquired from the software). Each non-standard printout is a separate project, featuring specific name, by which it is identified, and saved to the database of printouts.
15.2. GOOD WEIGHING PRACTICE In order to ensure long lasting use of a balance plus correct and reliable measurement of weighed loads, follow below procedures: • Start the balance with no load on the weighing pan (permissible value of load on the weighing pan on balance start is ±10% of its maximum capacity).
3. Level the balance, to do it turn the feet in a way indicated by blinking pictograms on the display < > – the level point moves towards the center of the level circle. 4. As the level point is in the center point, its colour changes from red to green – which is a confirmation for correct level status.
4. The balance returns to the weighing mode, and the display indicates entered tare value with minus ‘–‘ sign. Deleting tare The tare value indicated on a balance display can be deleted by pressing key on a balance overlay, or by using programmable function key <Deactivate tare>. PROCEDURE 1 –...
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considerably the final result, wherein the density is influenced by changes of pressure, temperature and humidity. In order to carry out a reliable measurement it is necessary to know the measuring methods, features of tested sample, air density in the laboratory room and density of weighed sample. Functioning The air buoyancy compensation procedure is to be used as follows: 1.
For correct balance cooperation with the THB module it is necessary to set port’s transmission parameters, they must be compatible with those of the THB module. The THB module transmission parameters are detailed on its data plate. On returning to the weighing mode, the display indicates an additional symbol < >, as indicated on the figure below.
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as the indication returns to autozero zone, the software automatically deletes tare value. Automatic footer printout Options: • MODE – No – manual footer printout, Sum of measurements – footer is printed when mass value entered in <Threshold> parameter is out of range Measurements quantity –...
CAUTION! For information on how to enter a method for minimum sample weight go to section 30.14 <Databases /Minimum sample weights>. New minimum sample weight values can be entered by an authorized “RADWAG” personnel exclusively. Weighing with use of <MINIMUM SAMPLE WEIGHT> function With <Minimum sample weight>...
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The validity period of the minimum sample weight has expired. The minimum sample weight settings need to be modified. The minimum sample weight settings can be modified by an authorized RADWAG personnel exclusively. - 51 -...
(rms value) and bandwidth. Such analysis is performed on each 4Y series balance in a real time. When it comes to a module applied in RADWAG-manufactured balances, the filters pass frequencies to which balances are sensitive. In case of balances, effective value (rms value) measured from 3 axes and for a particular time interval is given, such value provides information on amplitude and history of disturbances.
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Radwag has designed analysis method and selected permissible vibrations thresholds respectively to make signalling device operation both effective and convenient (not troublesome). Balance screen displays balance-registered vibrations level in percent. Vibrations threshold cannot be changed, however the operator can modify settings in a way ensuring that alerts are displayed in the most convenient way, depending on the needs.
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2 seconds. This value id refreshed every 2 seconds. If the screen displays 100% value, this means that vibrations have reached threshold set by RADWAG. Vibrations are recorded in the database, this allows to analyse history of ambient conditions quality.
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By default the interval is set to 10 min, this value may range between 1 min - 60 min. Record analysis allow the user to select the most optimal time of the day for the measurements performance, i.e. time when the environmental conditions influence the vibrations the least. Mind that there are places where the most convenient working conditions occur after-hours.
16. PARTS COUNTING < Parts counting> is a working mode enabling determination of quantity of small parts with equal weight. Determined mass of a single part is used for the counting procedure. The single part mass may be: • determined from a reference quantity of parts subjected to weighing, •...
• YES, print and save only those measurements which are included within the Lo and Hi thresholds. • NO, all measurements are printed and saved. • Other functions in <Settings> parameter. For means of operation of ACAI function read below, to find out more about the remaining functions go to section 15.7.
16.3. SETTING REFERENCE MASS BY ENTERING DETERMINED PART MASS Procedure: 1. Press < Determine part mass> key or the label , <Reference mass> editing window featuring an on-screen keyboard is displayed. 2. Enter the requested value and confirm by pressing key, <...
1. Press <Setup> button, next press <Databases> button. 2. Go to products database and press < Add> button. 3. Fill in product related fields, weight value (field [5]) among many. 4. Return to <Parts counting> mode. 16.6. UPDATING PART MASS IN A DATABASE Determined single part mass can be assigned to a product in the database of products.
In order to define Low and High thresholds’ values open Products Database and edit the Product record, or use a quick access key, < Defining thresholds>. Procedure: 1. Press grey workspace, next select <Information> parameter. 2. Set Bar graph to YES value, return to parts counting mode. 3.
CAUTION! The checkweighing and dosing functions can operate simultaneously in the parts counting mode. In such case the dosing tolerance is controlled by Lo and Hi thresholds of the checkweighing function. 17. CHECKWEIGHING < Checkweighing> is a working mode using two thresholds (Min and Max) for control of samples weight.
5. Bar graph is displayed, its colour corresponds to the current status of weight. Yellow: weight value below Target Value - Tolerance Green: weight value within tolerance, Target Value +/- Tolerance Red: weight value above Target Value + Tolerance PROCEDURE 2 –...
1. Setup – press to access balance menu 2. Print header – press to print data declared in the header 3. Print footer – press to print data declared in the footer 4. Products Database – press to select products from a corresponding database 5.
5. All samples weighed afterwards are compared with the reference mass, and the display indicates the difference, expressed in [%], for each weighed sample in relation to the reference mass 19.2. CHECKWEIGHING AND DOSING FOR PERCENT WEIGHING MODE PERCENT WEIGHING function can be aided by DOSING and CHECKWEIGHING functions. In order to make them accessible assign them to an on-screen key.
19.3. BARGRAPH - A TOOL FOR FUNCTION INTERPRETATION The DOSING and CHECKWEIGHING functions are aided by a graphic indication, i.e. bar graph. Example of simultaneous operation of DOSING and CHECKWEIGHING functions. • Checkweighing thresholds Low Limit = 90%, High Limit = 110%. •...
20.1. DENSITY DETERMINATION KIT Kit intended for XA and AS balances. Beaker base Stand Sinker Beaker Thermometer holder Thermometer Flexible connector for sinker Hanger Top weighing pan for solids density determination Flexible connector for weighing pans Bottom weighing pan for solids density determination Additional sinker Additional stand for a set of pans...
20.3. SOLIDS DENSITY DETERMINATION Prior the procedure start it is necessary to determine the following process related data: • liquid type (distilled water, ethanol, other liquid with determined density), • liquid temperature (required in case of water or ethanol), • liquid density (set automatically for water or ethanol upon the temperature has been entered, set manually for <Other>...
V - sinker’s volume d - air density (max 0,001 g/cm Install the density determination kit, and enter sinker’s volume to balance’s memory. • Press < Liquid density> button, a respective menu is displayed, using it press < Sinker’s volume> button and enter sinker’s volume value, take it from the sinker’s hanger. •...
3. Press field for entering steel mass standard weight and enter the mass standard value as provided in its calibration certificate. 4. Press field for entering aluminium mass standard weight and enter the mass standard value as provided in its calibration certificate. 5.
3. Press < START> button, density determining begins. 4. Fill in the pycnometer with tested substance, follow the pycnometer guidelines. 5. Load the pan with a pycnometer, wait for a stable measurement result and press < > button. 6. Density result is displayed. 7.
20.8. PRINTOUTS Printouts option has been designed to enable you to determine content of particular standard printout and to define non-standard printout. Standard Printout Standard printout comprises four internal blocks, each featuring different variables. Each variable can be attributed with parameter YES – i.e. printed, or NO – i.e. not printed. Settings for header printout, weighing printout, and footer printout are specified in section 14.5;...
20.9. REPORT ON COMPLETED DENSITY DETERMINATION PROCESS On completing any type of density determining processes, i.e. solid, liquid or air, a report is generated. The report is saved to the < Density reports> database. The files are named by date and time (hour) of density determining process.
21. ANIMAL WEIGHING < Animal weighing> is a working mode enabling reliable determination of mass of weighed objects in motion. In principle, this type of objects generate unstable measurement, thus it requires using a different filtering method of measurement signal. Animal Weighing mode screen.
21.2. SUPPLEMENTARY SETTINGS FOR ANIMAL WEIGHING MODE The supplementary settings enable adjusting the working mode to your needs and requirements. For information on how to access the settings read section 15.7. 22. FORMULATIONS < Formulations> is a working mode enabling you to prepare multi-ingredient mixture. The whole process is performed automatically.
Means of ingredient verification: Use this function to specify how to determine ingredient mass during formulation making process, by TOLERANCE or by THRESHOLDS. • TOLERANCE: the software accepts mass of an ingredient as correct if it is within set percent tolerance of total ingredient’s mass (±%) - (data acquired from database of products).
• press < Add> button, • select one of the following options: <New ingredient> - select to add a new product, first enter name, next specify mass to be weighed during formulation making process. The software automatically adds the products to the products database.
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10. With all the ingredients weighed, select one of the following options: <Save and close> - select to save the process to formulations database, the process is finished automatically, the final report is recorded in formulation database. <Close> - select to complete without saving the process to formulations database the process is finished automatically, the final report is recorded in formulation database.
1. Press < Formulation> button. 2. List of formulations is displayed, select the formulation that is to be carried out. 3. Press < Formulation with target mass> button. 4. Window with an on-screen keyboard for entering target mass of a mixture is displayed. 5.
• User User John Smith • Customer Formulation name Mixture 1 • Warehouse Start Date 2016.03.08 13:21:40 • Formulation End Date 2016.03.08 13:21:40 • Formulation code Ingredients quantity • Start date Completed measurements quantity • End date ---------------- Measurement 1 ---------------- •...
23.1. BUTTONS AND INFORMATION SETUP Buttons crucial for series of measurement: • < PRINT> button – press to trigger printout and to add measurement to statistics, • < Add to statistics> - press to add measurement to statistics, printout is not triggered. Each working mode features automatically displayed set of default keys.
Delete last – to cancel the last measurement Delete – to remove all statistics data Measurements chart – to make the software generate and display a chart with distribution of measurements in the coordinates mass/measurement for completed measurement series. Probability distribution chart – to make the software generate and display a chart of probability distribution for completed measurement series.
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MYA 4Y balance with a set for pipettes calibration: Installation procedure: 1. Dismantle the weighing pan and the anti-draft chamber 2. Place the following elements inside: • anti-anti-draft chamber (1) • bottom ring (2) • weighing pan (3) • glass vessel (5) •...
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Evaporation ring minimizes measurement errors being a result of liquid evaporation occurring in the course of the weighing process. Prior pipettes calibration distilled water must be poured into the evaporation ring, the amount of water cannot exceed 2/3 of the ring height. The set may be operated after about an hour –...
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With thus prepared balance you can start pipettes calibration procedure. < Pipette calibration> is a working mode allowing you to determine measurement errors of piston pipettes volume, the errors can be determined either with reference to ISO 8655 standard or your requirements.
24.1. SUPPLEMENTARY SETTINGS FOR PIPETTES CALIBRATION MODE The supplementary settings enable adjusting the working mode to your needs and requirements. For information on how to access the settings read below: Procedure: 1. Press grey workspace. 2. Settings, Keys, Information, Printouts and Profiles submenus are displayed. 3.
List of pipette parameters: • Name: press “Name” field, a window for entering pipette’s name opens. • Code: enter pipette’s code; • Model: enter pipette’s type; • Tip: enter tip’s name; • Type of volume: ADJUSTABLE / FIXED; • Nominal volume: nominal volume value; •...
THB module, water temperature must be entered manually, enter it and press < > button for confirmation. 7. Pipettes calibration home screen is displayed, tested volume and process status <In progress> are visible in INFO field. The task bar displays prompts guiding you through the process - <Weighing sample C1/V1/N1>, where: C1 –...
Procedure: 1. Press grey workspace. 2. Settings, Keys, Information, Printouts, Series and Profiles submenus are displayed. 3. Press <Settings> key. 4. The display indicates functions related to differential weighing process. Differential weighing process functions: Threshold: mass value (maximum mass of a sample, e.g. filter) Ambient conditions: use this function to force operator to enter temperature and humidity prior to weighing operation: <Weighing A, Weighing T+A, Taring T>...
25.3. ADDING SERIES TO SERIES DATABASE Series Database comprises series and series samples. While creating a series, first set its name, next add samples. The software is intuitive and you are guided by means of respective prompts. Provide a name for each sample. To add a series go either to series database or differential weighing mode.
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Upon selecting a series, press one of the following buttons determining how the differential weighing is to be carried out: Weighing A Press to start weighing initial mass. Weighing (T+A) Press to start sample container taring which is next followed automatically by sample weighing (non-separable operations).
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Caution: If <Ambient conditions> parameter for the differential weighing mode is set to <No> parameter the software skips this part of the process. • Press < > button confirm ambient conditions values, differential weighing home screen is displayed, you are prompted to unload the weighing pan.
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Caution: If <Ambient conditions> parameter for the differential weighing mode is set to <No> parameter the software skips this part of the process. • Press < > button to confirm ambient conditions values, differential weighing home screen is displayed, you are prompted to unload the weighing pan. •...
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• weighing T procedure only – weighing A value is <0>, • weighing T+A procedure – tare and weighing A values is mass. You can print weighed sample data, to do it press a printer pictogram located in the top bar. In order to preview data on weighing A, press <Weighing A>...
Particular weighing preview mode provides you with values. Numbers referring to weighing <B> inform on the measuring cycle. Data on a specific series can be printed or exported to a file. 25.5. COPY TARE Copy Tare option enables copying once selected tare value (in a series) to all samples which do not have tare value assigned, and for which differential weighing process (status other than Weighing B) has not been completed.
the previous step of the procedure. The process can be carried out once only, otherwise respective message informing on error is displayed, deleting a record is aborted. 25.8. PRINTOUTS Printouts option has been designed to enable you to determine content of particular standard printouts and to define non-standard printout.
• Universal variable 1…5 • • Tare • Interval • Difference • Difference % • Residue % • Non-standard printout 26. STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL - SQC < Statistical Quality Control> is a working mode enabling support control of product packing process.
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2. Set < SQC> mode parameters, for detailed information read section 26.2. 3. Select a product that is to be controlled (press < > button located in the bottom bar or on the overlay), mind to select a product with correctly entered control data. List of data to be entered prior control start: Mass Nominal mass of a product...
Quantity of disqualifying Max permissible quantity of T1 high limit errors with samples [Qn + T1] nominal weight as point of reference Quantity of disqualifying Max permissible quantity of T2 high limit errors with samples [Qn + T2] nominal weight as point of reference Quantity of disqualifying Max permissible quantity of T3 high limit errors with samples [Qn + T3]...
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1. Press < Product> button to select product to be controlled. 2. Press button located in the bottom bar to initiate the control; an editing window with an on-screen keyboard opens. 3. Enter the batch number and press button for confirmation, the software proceeds to the next process steps.
26.4. SQC CONTROL REPORT An exemplary SQC control report: ---------------------------- SQC -------------------------- Balance type AS 3Y Range 220 g Reading unit 0.0001 g Balance ID 442566 Start date 2012.10.19 12:27:09 End date 2012.10.19 12:37:20 Operator Kowalski Product TEST 01 Batch number Nominal mass 50 g Tare...
27. PEAK HOLD < Peak Hold> is a working mode enabling you to snap value of maximum force applied to the weighing pan during one loading. Apart from standard settings for this mode (described in the weighing mode), additional parameter has been introduced, it sets threshold value determining function activation.
28. PREPACKAGED GOODS CONTROLS (disabled for standard balance versions) < Prepacked Goods Controls> is a working mode enabling realizing prepackaged goods controls (single stand control or multi-stand control) supported by a database containing products and users. A control initiated from a balance is automatically finished after a pre-set number of packages (samples) has been controlled.
28.2. CONTROL SETTINGS CAUTION! Before entering control settings it is necessary to log in. Press button located in a < Prepacked Goods Controls> mode window to open control settings window: Where: Press to select a product from a database Press to edit batch number Press to start control 28.3.
28.4. EDITING PRODUCT FOR CONTROL In order to edit a product go to „ Database” submenu. CAUTION! For cooperation with < E2R System> software database editing is blocked on a balance. Products editing and export is carried out by means of the software. Procedure: 1.
Max permissible low limit error T (-T), given in unit set for Error value [- T] a product. Measurements lower than value of Qn-T are regarded as invalid. Max permissible high limit error T (+T), given in unit set Error value [+ T] for a product.
Where: Batch number – identification of controlled products batch Bach quantity – software controls specified number of samples Average tare determining Quantity of packages – more than 10 4. Remove load from the weighing pan. 5. Press START soft key located in a bottom of the parameters settings window. The software proceeds to the main window of product control, used for entering data.
For power loss case the software allows to complete an aborted control upon reconnection to the mains. Caution: Remember to restart the balance when unloaded. During balance restart the software searches for any in course control procedure. If there is one, the following message is displayed: •...
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Characteristics of sample’s negative errors 2T1 Net mass of a controlled packaging Tare of a packaging Control status of a packaging Load empty Command for process in progress with specified number of all packagings to be weighed Work pane in a form of graph. Graph applies to control of mass, while estimating average tare value preview of packaging mass distribution is not possible.
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Where: Bar graph Information on product net mass in a form of graph: green bar graph – mass within tolerance range: [-T], and [+T] of net mass. yellow bar graph – mass within tolerance range: [-T], and [-2T] of net mass. red bar graph –...
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Control status is presented by the following pictograms: - positive, - negative (control of sample 2 permitted) - negative For status respective field of a work pane turns to yellow: - yellow warns that occurrence of another T error will end with negative result of control.
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Window for control in progress: Press button to see a window with measurements performed for actual control: Upon control completion, summary of the process is generated, control is automatically saved to database: - 114 -...
• Press button to print report on a printer connected to the balance. • Press to get back to setting window of < Prepacked Goods Controls> mode without printing the report. Caution: For cooperation with < E2R System> summary process message shall not contain a query for report printout.
The software, accordingly to the pre-set batch portion, displays a message asking you to weigh empty packagings first, full next in the same order: Where: Product Controlled product name Code Controlled product code Controlled product nominal value Controlled product average mass Disqualifying average value Characteristics of sample’s negative errors T Characteristics of sample’s negative errors...
1. Select a product using the list; set its parameters for destructive control and determine a measuring batch portion. 2. Start destructive control; prompts helping you to go through control process are displayed (as in case of the controls described above). Depending on enabled control mode, the order of products to be weighed is either: “empty-full”...
Characteristics of sample's positive errors T: 4,5g – value of positive error T, T Max – permissible number of positive errors T, n – actual number of positive errors T Characteristics of sample's positive errors 2T 9g - value of positive error 2T, 2T Max - permissible number of positive errors 2T, n - actual number of positive errors 2T Load empty 1/30...
28. 100.013 g 29. 100.012 g 30. 100.012 g ---------------------------------------- Signature ........Report template: Report template: You can edit a template of a report on product You can edit a template of a report on product control. control. To do it enter < Printouts/ Printout To do it enter <...
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3. Press button to confirm. Set < Low limit> parameter. Provide value lower than weight value of the lightest controlled part. While setting the low limit value make sure that the set value prevents improper record of mass on a final report.
29.3. PRINTOUTS Printouts option has been designed to enable you to determine content of particular standard printouts and to define non-standard printout. Standard printout: Standard printout comprises four internal blocks, each featuring different variables. Each variable can be attributed with parameter YES – i.e. printed, or NO –...
30. DATABASES Software of 4Y series balances features the following databases < >: PRODUCTS WEIGHING DATA/ALIBI CUSTOMERS FORMULATIONS FORMULATIONS DENSITY REPORTS REPORTS PREPACKED GOODS AVERAGE TARES PIPETTES CONTROLS PIPETTE CALIBRATION SERIES SQC REPORTS REPORTS MINIMUM SAMPLE MASS CONTROLS AMBIENT WEIGHT CONDITIONS PACKAGES WAREHOUSES...
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1. Press and hold for a moment a button with a respective database icon. 2. Wait to see a database menu. 3. Select one of available options (options depend on a database type). Options overview: • OPEN – option allows to enter a chosen database (result is similar to the one obtained by a single click) •...
The above processes are carried out by pressing dedicated soft keys located in the upper right corner of the display. Follow the prompts displayed by the balance’s software. 30.2. PRODUCTS Database of products contains names of all products that are weighed, counted or controlled. Procedure: 1.
number of packagings needed for estimation of average tare] Internal control [Option available only for <PGC> mode, allows for specification of internal control criteria accordant with company standards for a given product] [Option available only for <SQC> mode, allows for specification of internal control criteria accordant with company standards for a given product] Density...
14. Ambient conditions alerts, demonstrates if temperature and humidity were stable during measurement. 30.4. CUSTOMERS Customers database contains name of Customers for whom the measurements are carried out. Procedure: 1. Enter submenu < Databases>, and press < Customers> field. 2. Press < Add >...
List of parameters on a report on formulation: 1. Start date 2. End date 3. Formulation 4. Sum 5. Target value 6. User 7. Customer 8. Warehouse 9. Measurements quantity 10. Status 30.7. DENSITY REPORTS Density reports contain data on carried out density determination processes of solids, liquids and air.
30.8. PREPACKED GOODS CONTROLS Each product control carried out in SQC or PGC mode is sent to a connected printer and saved to the < Prepacked Goods Controls> database. Each control saved to the database features its specific number set at the moment of its completion. Control number format: X / y y / M M / d d / H H / m m, where: X - control type which takes the following values:...
X - control type which takes the following values: U – control regulated by the act, Z – control completed by a user, W - control regulated by an internal criteria. yy – year of control end, MM – month of control end, dd –...
30.11. PIPETTE CALIBRATION REPORTS Reports contain data on completed pipette calibration processes. In case of multichannel pipettes, the reports are generated for each channel separately. Each report can be previewed, searched by date, exported or printed. Procedure: 1. Enter submenu < Databases>, and press <...
30.13. SQC REPORTS Each report on completed product control is sent to a printer and saved to the <SQC Reports> database. Each record features its individual number assigned on its completion. Control number format: y y / M M / d d / H H / m m / s s, where: yy –...
MINIMUM SAMPLE WEIGHT Minimum sample weight database contains data on declared methods and minimum sample weights. Caution: Only authorized RADWAG personnel can enter new minimum sample weight records or make changes in those stored in the database. Procedure 1. Enter submenu <...
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sample weight settings. Thresholds – option that enables entering data on minimum sample weight mass and range of packaging mass (tare) with applicable criteria: Tare – maximum value of tare for which the minimum sample weight is valid. The software enables entering three characteristic quantities: 0.000g, optional mass from balance measuring range and Max balance measuring range (see example below).
30.15. MASS CONTROLS (mode not available in standard version of the balance) Each product control carried out on a balance is sent to a connected printer and saved to the <Mass controls> database. Each control saved to the database features its specific number set at the moment of its completion.
Procedure: 1. Select the report and display its details. 2. Press < Print> key locater on the upper bar. 3. The printer connected to balance’s terminal prints the report. Additionally, the complete database can be exported to an external file by pressing a < Export to file>...
It is possible to use an option for searching a record by name or code. 30.19. PRINTOUTS Printouts database contains all NON-STANDARD printouts. Each printout features a name, code and a template. Procedure: 1. Enter submenu < Databases> and press < Printouts>...
6 – delete all printout content 7 – printout editing field 6. Save designed printout. Caution: To erase characters in a printout press Back key. To move cursor press navigating arrows. Example of Printout no. 1 – using large editing field Balance no.
It is possible to use an option for searching a record by name or code. 30.21. DATABASES MANAGEMENT Function allows to manage database data. It comprises three options: Export weighing database, Delete databases and Delete weighments and reports. 30.21.1. Export Weighing Database All carried out measurements are saved to a database and can be exported to a file using a USB flash drive.
4. Set option and click <Export weighing database to a file>, software automatically exports weighing database. 5. Upon completion a respective message, information on number of exported data and the file name (with file extension *.txt) is displayed, next the software returns to the previous window.
3. Upon confirmation the software deletes data and displays a message: 4. Upon confirmation the software returns to a previous window; you may continue a weighing procedure or proceed to other operations. 30.21.3. Delete Weighings and Reports Function allows to delete weighments and reports of a given database. Procedure: 1.
5. Number of removed weighments and reports is displayed. 31. COMMUNICATION Communication menu is located in a Parameters menu group. It is accessed by pressing Setup key or < Setup > quick access key. The balance enables communicating with peripheral devices through the following ports: •...
• Subnet mask - 255.255.255.0 • Default gate - 192.168.0.1 Caution: Above settings are for information purpose only. Transmission parameters have to be selected in accordance with the settings of customer’s local network. 3. On carrying out changes, press key; the following message is displayed: <Restart balance to implement changes>...
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Icon with a padlock means that the password is required. Press <Refresh> icon to search for available networks. Press <Network status> field to check selected network parameters. The following message is displayed: Selected network and parameters for connection are stored in the balance’s memory. The software connects to the network using the stored parameters each time the balance is activated.
31.4. TCP SETTINGS TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) operating in customer-server mode enables communicating two computers. Customer establishes connection on port specified by server. Follow procedure below to set port for TCP. Procedure: 1. Enter < Communication> parameters. 2. Select: „ Tcp / Port”;...
32.2. PRINTER <Printer> submenu enables: • Setting communication port with a printer. • Defining printer’s code page (default 1250). • Defining controlling codes for PCL printer or EPSON label printer. Caution: CODES MUST BE ENTERED IN A HEXADECIMAL FORM! • Defining printout standards.
A printout standard describes how to print information from databases. Printout standard can be modified if insufficient. In order to check format of printout standard, print data related to e.g. product parameters – function activated on moving to <Products/Edit product> database and pressing printer icon.
Suffix> to synchronize balance’s program with barcode scanner. Caution In RADWAG balances prefix contains character (byte) presented as 01 hexadecimal, whereas suffix contains character (byte) 0D hexadecimal. For detailed description of communicating the balance with a barcode scanner go to APPENDIX E of this user manual.
Customer Universal variable 2 Packaging Universal variable 3 Warehouse Universal variable 4 Formulation Universal variable 5 Pipette 4. Select one item from the list. The following parameters may be edited: Selecting object for which the searching is carried out Filtering (see table below) Setting first significant barcode sign from which the Offset...
1. Open < Barcode scanner> submenu. 2. Press < Test> parameter; <Test> window opens with ASCII and HEX fields in it. 3. Scanned barcode is entered into ASCII or HEX field; result of test is displayed in the bottom part of the window. When: •...
5. Press to confirm. Caution: Balance 3Y series cooperates with WD5/3Y additional display manufactured by RADWAG. Ensuring correct cooperation between the balance and the additional display, requires that the < Standard> parameter has a variable number set to value {140}, and the baud rate value set to 38400 bits/s for a port to which the additional display is plugged.
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• • Print Percent weighing: set 100% • • Header printout Solid density • • Footer printout Liquid density Universal variable 1 ÷ 5 • • Air density • • Accept Automatic Weight Crane Control • • Abort Task • •...
Procedure: 1. Press and next press: “ Inputs / Outputs” key. 2. Enter < Inputs / Outputs> submenu, select and press < Outputs> key. 3. Enter editing mode of a selected output; list of available functions is displayed. 4. Select a function from displayed list and return to weighing with saving carried out changes. 34.
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Icon Name Value Description (UTC+01:00) Parameter’s setting is: name of time Sarajevo, zone/country, which informs Time zone Skopje, summer/winter time change. Warsaw, information comes from Microsoft Zagreb website. Automatically Function enables or disables automatic adjust clock for clock adjustment. On parameter change daylight saving restart the balance.
34.3. ‘BEEP’ SOUND Procedure: 1. Enter < Miscellaneous> submenu. 2. Select < Beep> parameter. 3. Set appropriate option. None - Beep sound inactive for keys and proximity sensors Keys/Buttons - Beep sound active for keys/buttons Sensors - Beep sound active for proximity sensors - Beep sound active for keys and proximity sensors 34.4.
3. Use finger or a thin (but not sharp edged) and soft stylus to press and hold a display area occupied by a cross. After pressing the fifth cross in order, accept the changes by pressing key. Caution: The process can be aborted by pressing Esc key on an external keyboard connected to the balance’s terminal. 34.8.
34.11. AUTOTEST <AUTOTEST> function is designed to aid you in both assessing balance’s operation and diagnosing the reasons for occurrence of errors in weighing which exceed the maximum permissible values for a given balance model. By means of a simple, repeatable and fully documented way the function enables optimizing balance’s settings to maintain the best possible repeatability and weighing time at a workstation.
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settings providing optimal measurement (the lowest value of time and deviation product) current settings for filters Measurement results: • Filter type • Setting of <Value release> parameter • Repeatability of indications expressed as standard deviation • Average time of measurement stabilization Example: You can quickly modify filters settings and settings for results approval.
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Temperature: Start 25.26 °C Temperature: Stop 25.66 °C ---------------------------------------- Filter Very fast Value release Fast Repeatability 0.0042 g Stabilization time 4.505 s Filter Very slow Value release Reliable Repeatability 0.0207 g Stabilization time 5.015 s Signature ........Procedure: 1. On function activation, the process is automatically initiated. The display indicates progress of the process course.
The parameter enables generating a special type of a file that is automatically saved upon option enabling on a USB flash drive plugged to balance’s USB port. The file is used by RADWAG service for diagnosing any potential problems occurring during balance operation.
3. Select <Export system events> parameter. 4. The software generates a file and automatically saves it on the USB flash drive. 5. The generated file has to be sent to RADWAG. 35. UPDATE The function contains modules which enable updating: •...
On selecting parameter <Print settings> the balance sends all settings to a printer. 37. MOVIES Option activating instructional movie explaining how to operate balance functions. Procedure: 1. Open <Movies> parameter group. 2. Select the demanded file and press to watch the movie stored in the balance memory. 3.
General information A. A character based communication protocol balance-terminal is designed for establishing communication between a RADWAG balance and a peripheral device via RS-232C serial interface. B. It consists of commands sent from a peripheral device to the balance and responses from the balance.
Give value of max checkweighing threshold Set mass value of a single item Set target mass value Set reference mass value Give balance serial number PROFILE Select balance profile LOGIN Operator Logging LOGOUT Operator Logout Value release Internal adjustment performance Disable automatic internal adjustment of the balance Enable automatic internal adjustment of the balance Lock balance keypad...
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XX_I CR LF command understood but not accessible at this moment XX _ ^ CR LF command understood but max threshold is exceeded XX _ v CR LF command understood but min threshold is exceeded XX _ OK CR LF command carried out ES_CR LF command not recognised...
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Set tare Format: UT_TARE CR LF, where TARE – tare value Response options: UT_OK CR LF - command carried out UT_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment - command not recognised (tare format incorrect) ES CR LF CAUTION! Use dot in tare format as decimal point.
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7-15 stability characte P n space space space unit marker Where: weighing platform number mass 9 characters with right justification unit 3 characters with left justification An example: In case there are two weighing platforms. S I A CR LF –...
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C1_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment C1_A CR LF - command understood and in progress MASS FRAME - response: mass value in a basic measuring unit Response format: 7-15 17 18 19 20 stability space space character mass space unit CR LF...
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space mass space unit space Mass - 9 characters with right justification Unit - 3 characters with left justification Set mass value of a single item (only for PARTS COUNTING) Format: SM_XXXXX CR LF, where: _ - space, XXXXX – mass format Response options: SM_OK CR LF - command carried out...
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Format: LOGOUT CR LF Response options: LOGOUT OK CR LF - command understood, user is logged out ES CR LF - command not recognized (error in format) Value release Format: SS CR LF Response options: SS_OK CR LF - command understood and in progress Command’s function is similar to function of PRINT button located on an overlay, Internal adjustment Format: IC CR LF...
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parameter given in [ms]. Recommended range <50 - 5000>. If value greater than the permissible high limit is given, than BEEP sound is operated for the maximum permissible amount of time. An example: Command: BP_350 CR LF – activate BEEP for 350 ms Response: BP_OK CR LF –...
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n – parameter, decimal value determining working mode number. To see detailed description go to OMI command An example: Command: OMS_13 CR LF – set Statistics mode Response: OMS_OK CR LF – Statistics mode set Give current working mode Command overview: Command returns currently set working mode. Format: OMG CR LF Response options: OMG_n_OK CR LF...
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A_I CR LF – command understood but not accessible at this moment n – parameter, decimal value determining autozero settings n → 0 – autozero off 1 – autozero on CAUTION! Command changes settings for a current working mode. An example: Command: A_1 CR LF –...
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2 – fast+reliable 3 – reliable CAUTION! The numbering is assigned to a particular value release option and it is identical for all balance types. The command changes settings for a current working mode if, for a particular balance type, value release settings are assigned to the working mode An example: –...
Give current unit Command overview: command returns current unit. Format: UG CR LF Response options: UG_x_OK CR LF – command carried out, response: current unit UG_I CR LF – command understood but not accessible at this moment x – parameter, unit symbol An example: Command: UG CR LF...
Format of mass printout: 4 -12 stability space character mass space unit marker Stability marker [space] if stable [?] if unstable [!] if air buoyancy compensation mode is enabled [^] if error of exceeding range to + occurs [v] if error of exceeding range to – occurs Character [space] for positive values [-] for negative values...
-no level- not levelled balance -Err 100- weighing module restart In process in-course process resulting in unstable measurement (automatic feeder – pills feeding process or comparator – load change process) 41. ADDITIONAL ECQUIPMENT Type Name P0136 RS232 cable for KAFKA printer P0151 RS232 cable for EPSON printer KAFKA...
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Date and time Working modes Net mass in current measuring unit Net mass is adjustment unit Gross mass Tare {10} Current measuring unit {11} Adjustment unit {12} Low threshold {13} High threshold {15} Statistics: Number {16} Statistics: Sum {17} Statistics: Mean {18} Statistics: Minimum {19}...
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{45} Target value {46} Tolerance {47} Difference {48} Balance type {50} Product: Name {51} Product: Code {52} Product: EAN code {53} Product: Mass {54} Product: Tare {55} Product: Price {56} Product: Minimum {57} Product: Maximum {58} Product: PGC mode {59} Product: Shelf-life time in days {60} Product: VAT...
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{91} Customer: Discount {100} PGC Report: Batch number {101} PGC Report: Start date {102} PGC Report: End date {103} PGC Report: Result {104} PGC Report: Batch quantity {105} PGC Report: Measurements quantity {106} PGC Report: Value of T1 error {107} PGC Report: Value of 2T1 error {108} PGC Report: Number of T1 errors...
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Gross mass in current measuring unit {147} Tare in current measuring unit {150} Epson printer: Paper cut {151} PCL printer: Page offset {155} Cooperation with RADWAG CONNECT software {165} Formulation: Name {166} Formulation: Code {167} Formulation: Number of ingredients {168}...
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{198} Comparator: Standard deviation {199} Comparator: Number of cycles {200} Comparator: Method {201} Comparator: Min temperature {202} Comparator: Max temperature {203} Comparator: Min Humidity {204} Comparator: Max Humidity {205} Comparator: Min Pressure {206} Comparator: Max Pressure {207} Comparator: Task {208} Comparator: Selected Task {209} Comparator: Measurements...
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{234} Mass control: T1+ threshold {235} Mass control: T2+ threshold {236} Mass control: T2- threshold value {237} Mass control: T1- threshold value {238} Mass control: T1+ threshold value {239} Mass control: T2+ threshold value {240} Mass control: Average in percent (DX) {241} Mass control: Standard deviation in percent {250}...
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{285} Mass Comparator: (Reference) Standards: Name {286} Mass Comparator: (Reference) Standards: Code {287} Mass Comparator: (Reference) Standards: Class {288} Mass Comparator: (Reference) Standards: Factory no. {289} Mass Comparator: (Reference) Standards: Mass {290} Mass Comparator: (Reference) Standards: Set no. {295} Animal weighing: Threshold {296} Animal weighing: Averaging time {300}...
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{333} Pipette calibration report: Pressure {334} Pipette calibration report: Water temperature {335} Pipette calibration report: Z coefficient {336} Pipette calibration report: Statistics {337} Pipette calibration report: Measurements and statistics {338} Pipette calibration report: Number of channel {340} Pipette calibration report: Average volume {341} Pipette calibration report: Systematic error {342}...
{385} Drying mode {386} Drying mode parameters {387} Finish mode {388} Finish mode parameters {389} Drying report: Unit {390} Drying report: Printout interval {395} Moisture analyzer: Set temperature {396} Moisture analyzer: Current temperature {397} Moisture analyzer: Drying time {398} Moisture analyzer: Status {399} Moisture analyzer: Drying time and result {400}...
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• Determining number of characters for printing / displaying, • Determining number of decimal places for numerical variables, • Converting the format of date and hour, • Converting numerical variables into a code type EAN13, • Converting numerical variables and date into a code type EAN128. Special formatting signs: Sign Description...
{27:V7.3} Net value in EAN 13 code (7-character code) {7:T6.3} Net mass in EAN 128 code {8:T6.3} Gross mass in EAN 128 code {55:T6.2} Product price in EAN 128 code {2:yyMMdd} Data in EAN 128 code {61:yyMMdd} Product data in EAN 128 code {62:yyMMdd} Product’s shelf-life time in EAN 128 code 43.
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Parts counting: determine mass using 50 Universal variable 1 parts Parts counting: determine mass using 100 Universal variable 2 parts Parts counting: assign standard to Universal variable 3 product Universal variable 4 Pipettes Universal variable 5 Differential weighing: Series Checkweighing thresholds Differential weighing: Sample Statistics Differential weighing: Tare...
Prepacked Goods Controls: Formulation with target mass Measurements chart Formulation without database Default working mode Skip ingredient User Accept Left door opening/closing Abort 44. APPENDIX C – SETTINGS OF CITIZEN PRINTER Baud rate 9600b/sec None Parity control Bits 8bit Stop bits 1 bit Handshake IEEE 1284...
Should a barcode be recognized by a balance, it needs to have some particular features. A code requires programming a characteristics prefix and suffix. In a standard accepted by RADWAG, a prefix is a sign (byte) 01 hexadecimal and a suffix is a sign (byte) 0D hexadecimal.
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Report printout No / Yes GLP Project . . Name Setting » Adjustment No / Yes » Working mode No / Yes » Date No / Yes » Time No / Yes » User No / Yes » Balance type No / Yes »...
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Description Value COM 1 » Baud rate 9600 » Data bits » Stop bits » Parity COM 2 » Baud rate 9600 » Data bits » Stop bits » Parity Ethernet » DHCP » IP address 192.168.0.2 » Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 »...
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» Code length Transponder card scanner Port None / COM 1/ COM 2 Additional display Port None / COM 1-2 / Tcp Project Settings Ambient conditions module Port None / COM 1-2 / Com internal Address Inputs / Outputs Description Value Inputs »...
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Printouts » Guest Selection » User Selection » Advanced user Selection » Administrator Selection Databases Products Customers Selection: Formulation - Guest Packages - User Warehouses - Advanced user Printouts - Administrator Delete data older than Miscellaneous Description Value Language Selection Date and time Settings Beep...